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Salomon

Salomon. Now here’s a site that really gets the blood pumping in Malpelo. We love the sheer unpredictability of it. You’re typically dropping in close to the wall, letting the current carry you along, and hoping for a show. It’s definitely one for the experienced diver, someone comfortable with a bit of drift and keeping an eye on their buddy in the blue. The wall itself is a tapestry of crevice and overhang. We’ve found Freckled morays peeking out, and the Acapulco damselfish are always flitting about. But the real draw? That’s out in the open water. Keep your eyes peeled for those Oceanic Manta Rays gliding past, sometimes just a shadow, other times coming in close enough to make you feel the displacement of water. We’ve seen Blackfin barracuda schooling here, a shimmering wall of muscle, and the Pacific Crevalle Jacks are often on the hunt. Our favourite encounters have been the Lemon Sharks, serene and powerful, cruising just off the reef. It’s a classic Malpelo drift dive, often with a powerful surge near the surface, but the reward is immense.